Veterian Key

56 Joint Disease Astrid Nielssen 1. What categories of disease can affect joints? Diseases of the muscles, tendons, or ligaments associated with a joint; articular fractures; developmental and congenital disorders…

55 Lymphadenopathy Astrid Nielssen 1. What is meant by the term lymphadenopathy? The term lymphadenopathy is most commonly used to refer to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes. Lymph…

54 Polysystemic Problems: Fever Astrid Nielssen 1. How is the body’s internal temperature determined? The body’s thermoregulatory center is located within the anterior hypothalamus. Central and peripheral thermoreceptors sense changes…

53 Prostatic Disease Stanley I. Rubin, Mala Erickson 1. What are the most common features of prostatic disease in the dog? • Urethral discharge, hematuria, and rectal tenesmus are the…

52 Brucellosis Klaas Post 1. What causes brucellosis in the dog? Brucellosis is caused by Brucella canis, a small, intracellular, Gram-negative coccobacillus. B. canis primarily causes infections in the dog…

51 Infertility in the Female Dog Klaas Post 1. What are the causes of infertility in the female? If the female is thought to be infertile, make sure that the…

50 Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia/Pyometra Complex Klaas Post 1. Define cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH). Cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) is a progressive condition of the uterus that begins with a mucoid discharge…

49 Urinary Tract Infection Mala Erickson, Stanley I. Rubin 1. How are urinary tract infections (UTIs) localized? • Upper urinary tract – kidneys and ureters • Lower urinary tract –…

48 Urinary Tract Neoplasia Stanley I. Rubin, Mala Erickson 1. How common are renal tumors in the dog? • Primary renal tumors are uncommon and account for less than 2%…

47 Urinary Incontinence Stanley I. Rubin, Mala Erickson 1. What is urinary incontinence? • Urinary incontinence is defined as involuntary loss of urine from the urinary system. It must be…